High tech companies that focus on research, development and production will learn that they can be the perfect complement to our world-renowned agriculture heritage.

In fact, even the perception of a resurgence in crime can be enough to paralyze business momentum and destroy the sense of security that a vibrant and progressive city requires.

Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation.

All of the factors that make up a quality city - safe streets, high paying jobs, strong neighborhoods, etc. - emanate from a strong educational premise.

We can no longer let the threat of an early frost send a chill of fear throughout a large portion of our workforce. Diversification is the only answer.

We need innovation in education and dedication to the task before us.

I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.

I will lobby tirelessly in cooperation with other mayors around the country to insure that federal funding for our recently added police officers continues.

While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is necessary to expand and develop our economic profile.

There has been much talk referencing what I consider conceptual reports like the Landscape of Choice and documents created as a result of the Great Valley Center.

It cannot take decades to resurrect, we must act immediately with purpose and enthusiasm to rebuild.

I'm really not vocal and expressive, but I'm starting to get more comfortable to open up.

My faith rests not in what I am, or shall be, or feel, or know, but in what Christ is, in what he has done, and in what he is doing for me.

One drop of hatred left in the cup of joy turns the most blissful draught into poison.

Challenges are opportunities for me to grow. The more I learn, the more equipped I am to handle whatever situations come up.

It's not about the shoes, it's what you do in them.

The Republican Party does not want to defeat Democrats.

There aren't a lot of roles written for women who are strong willed.

We are not supposed to have an opinion. If we have an opinion, it has to be controversial – that is how we are always projected. It is difficult.

I find it difficult to breathe when l'm in the space. There seems to be no oxygen. I want to put people into a situation where they're sensitive to themselves watching the piece.

Reducing the price of cancer drugs is a humanitarian move.